Confused? Yea, many are. I get asked all the time on my Instagram about gums, flavorings, and so many other ingredients found in today's "natural" food products. First, if you have to question an ingredient, that should be the first sign. Second, just because it's natural doesn't … [Read more...]
17 Gelatin Recipes You Must Try!
Gelatin. I use it every day! In my coffee, in desserts, heck, I've even put it in my smoothies! But not all gelatin is created equal. As you already know, I've been consuming Vital Proteins products for about 3 years strong consistently - daily actually, and have reaped the … [Read more...]
Cauliflower Cheese 2 Ways!
It's been a while since I made my original cauliflower cheese (not sure why since I used to make it on the regular and wondering why I even stopped! haha) so I thought not only to try a new and improved version of the cheddar, but also a new cheese type! I give … [Read more...]
Fake vs Real Sourdough
Sourdough has made a comeback! And for good reason. Just like sprouted breads, soughdough is easier to digest. No, it's not sprouted, however it is fermented - that is, TRUE sourdough is. The real deal sourdough breads are long fermented and the dough ‘rests’ for four to six … [Read more...]
The Probiotic I Avoid
I've been silent about this for some time now...years actually. I just didn't know how to properly convey it all to my followers on Instagram. But now that I have a blog I feel I can explain things a little better. PLEASE READ EVERYTHING - trust me, I'm going somewhere with … [Read more...]
Homemade Healthy Bologna!
You know when you crave bologna late at night after watching the Food Network? Oh, that's never happened? Well, it did for me the other night and I suddenly had a huge craving for my childhood lust (and also bologna) Haha But really, I always wanted bologna when I was young … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pie Spice: More Than A Holiday Blend!
What is "pumpkin pie spice"? It's a mixture of 5 spices: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and clove. All of which are super spices! (at least I like to call them that!). Let's break this down one by one. NUTMEG Nutmeg is one of my favorite spices, but … [Read more...]
Lecithin – what is it and is it bad for me?
What is lecithin? “Lecithin” is a generic term applied to any yellowish, fatty substance that naturally occurs in plant and animal tissues – “a mixture of phospholipids and oil.” It's chemically extracted from inexpensive sources like canola, eggs, milk, soy, and sunflowers and … [Read more...]
Papaya Ice Cream 2 Ways (and it’s health benefits!)
Papaya: One of the best fruits for digestion! Papayas are commonly used to aid digestion. The papain enzyme found in papaya helps digest proteins and also cleanses the digestive tract. This ensures a reduced conversion of protein into body fat. If the protein in our diet is not … [Read more...]